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Belize: Caribbean Reefs & Mayan Culture with Rustic Pathways

by: Rustic Pathways

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This small but incredibly vibrant country offers a rare blend of ocean exploration, cultural immersion, and rainforest discovery you won’t find anywhere else. Your adventure begins on the shores of Caye Caulker, where you’ll snorkel the world-renowned Meso-American Barrier Reef—home to sea turtles, nurse sharks, rays, and brilliantly colored coral. Then, trade sandy beaches for lush jungle as yo...

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Program Highlights

Snorkel alongside sharks, rays, and sea turtles at the vibrant Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley.

Trek through the Belizean jungle with a bush-guide to learn survival skills and spot native wildlife.

Experience the thrill of mammal tracking, then dance to the beat of Kriol drums in a traditional sambai celebration.

Join a bird banding workshop and discover what it’s like to be an ornithologist in the tropics.

Cook authentic Belizean meals using farm-fresh ingredients and explore sustainable living with local communities.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Belize
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Birdwatching
  • Cooking
  • Hiking
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Adventure TravelCommunitas Award | Leadership in Community Service and CSRTravel Weekly Magellan Awards | Best Health & Safety InnovationsInternational Travel Awards | Best Tour OperatorSkift IDEA Award: Industry Innovators | Tour Operator

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

My son had a blast

October 08, 2025by: Latoya Bellamy - United StatesProgram: Belize: Caribbean Reefs & Mayan Culture with Rustic Pathways
10

My son went to Belize with Rustic Pathways summer 2025. He said he had a great time and enjoyed experiencing new things. He said Snorkeling was a favorite. As a parent I felt well informed and I enjoyed the fact they uploaded pictures for us to see

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Rustic Pathways responded to this reviewOctober 10, 2025

Hi Latoya! Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re so glad your son had such a great experience in Belize. We loved having him travel with us, and we’re happy to hear the photo updates helped you follow along on his adventure.

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Belize

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Birdwatching
  • Cooking
  • Hiking

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • High School Junior (3rd Year)
    • High School Senior (4th Year)
    • High School 5th Year or More

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
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    This small but incredibly vibrant country offers a rare blend of ocean exploration, cultural immersion, and rainforest discovery you won’t find anywhere else. Your adventure begins on the shores of Caye Caulker, where you’ll snorkel the world-renowned Meso-American Barrier Reef—home to sea turtles, nurse sharks, rays, and brilliantly colored coral. Then, trade sandy beaches for lush jungle as you head inland to uncover the secrets of Belize’s thriving ecosystems. Track wild animals with expert guides, band tropical birds like a real ornithologist, and immerse yourself in local culture through farm tours, cooking workshops, and spirited Kriol drumming around the fire. Along the way, you’ll meet conservation leaders and learn how communities across Belize are working to protect their envir...

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